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Varsity Coaching Staff - 2010

Juan Cueva, Head Coach - Varsity. Taking the reins in 2005, coach Cueva continues to build on the rich WHS baseball tradition. Through 6 seasons as its skipper, West has accumulated 119 wins, reached the CIF playoffs in his 1st 5 seasons, and won the Bay league title 3 times. West reached as high as the semi-finals of the CIF Div. II (in 2008). He is an RSP teacher for West. He served previously as a WHS varsity coach under head coach Harry Jenkins (1992-2004), and played locally at Culver City H.S., and Harbor College. He has 3 children, with 1 currently attending WHS. Contact: eMail: jcueva@etusd.org, 310 533-4299 ext.7761

John Kowan, Assistant Coach -Varsity. Coach Kowan has been involved with coaching at WHS for many years, guiding JV teams before taking on the as Coach Cueva's assistant Varsity coach. His 2 sons played for WHS previously, and Bobby is a past WHS JV coach.

Stu Vios, Assistant Coach - Varsity. Coach Vios began at WHS in 2006, assisting with both the Frosh baseball and football teams. He continued as the Frosh baseball head coach for 2 seasons, before assisting with the Varsity program full time in 2009. He has a graduated WHS son (Jackson), and one currently attending (Spencer).

Dan Quintero, Assistant Coach - Varsity. Coach "Q" has long been involved in the West community, coaching in the local little league, travel ball, and for several years with the WHS program. He has been the chief record keeper for recent Varsity teams. His 2 sons (Kyle, Ryan) are WHS alumni.

Frosh Coaching Staff - 2010

James Hass, Head Coach - Frosh. Graduating from WHS in 2006 as a 4 year varsity starter himself, Coach Hass returns for a 2nd year guiding the Frosh team.

Scott Ziegler, Assistant Coach - Frosh. Coach "Scooter" is a WHS Alumnus. He's been assisting with the baseball program for the last several years.

Warriors swept aside by Hart

The Warriors Andrew Hardgrove's 1st start on the bump proved to be a daunted task (LP 0-1, 2IP, 5RA, 2ER, 2BB, 1K), as the Indians' batsmen were determined not to go silent into the good nightcap of the double header @ Birmingham Tuesday. A lead off single, WP, Sac bunt, and Sac fly produced a quick run in the 1st. The next hitter drove a 2B into right/center, but was caught attempting a steal to 3B, ending the inning. In the top of the 2nd, RF Lucas Nascimiento was HBP, and stole 2B with 2 out. He was dropped at the plate attempting to score on 2B Juan Correa's 1B up the middle to end the inning. After an untidy defensive showing in the bottom 1/2 of the 2nd, the Warriors trailed 5-0. In the 3rd, CF Kurtis Kurata singled with 1 out, and took 2nd/3rd on an errant pick off attempt. LF Shun Tayama's groundout to SS generated the Warriors 1st run. Danny Machado (1-1, 2IP, 5RA, 4ER, 3 H, 2K) relieved Hardgrove in the 3rd but found no solice as the Indians remained hot, yielding 5 runs (4ER) on 3 hits (2B, 1B, 3B). After an uneventful 4th and trailing 10-1, Coach Cueva summoned a response from his hitters in the 5th. Reserve RF John Palmer grounded out on a nice play by the 1B. Correa singled through the 3/4 hole. 1B Thomas Bray swatted a lined-single up the middle. Kurata singled to R/C, driving in Correa and sending Bray to 3B. Tayama struck out. With 2 out, SS Trevor Neer delivered a 2B to score Bray. 3B Luke Klocek was issued a pass to the open base (HBP). Timmerman singled to left, scoring Neer and closing the deficit to 10-5. P Cory McCall's 1st outing (0-0, 1 IP, 2BB) kept the Indians off balance in the 5th, allowing no runs on 2 BB. P Trevor Neer (0-1, 1IP, 2K) closed the 6th with a perfect inning. The Warriors gave a final push in the 7th when Tayama reached 1st on a grounder to SS, but the Indians recorded outs on the next 2 batters (Neer - Popup to 1st, Klocek 5-3 groundout) to end the game.

Team: 5 runs, 7 hits, 1 2B (Neer), 0 BB, 5K, 2 HBP, 4 LOB, 1 ROE.

Hart 2, Warriors 1

The Warriors (2-4) competed well vs. Hart (4-2) in the 1st game of Tuesday's double header in Newhall, but were stopped short 2-1. West exercised some stellar defense and received a determined pitching effort from Sr. Kevin Petersen (0-1, 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 1 K). Petersen's nerves were tested early as the lead off batter walked on 7 pitches. A well timed pick off to 1st staved off a potential early run as the next batter torched a 2B to LF. He moved to 3rd on SS Trevor Neer's mishandled grounder. The Warriors were able to keep the runners to just 2nd/3rd as the next 2 batters were put out, grounding to 3rd (3B Luke Klocek), and flying to 2nd (2B Taylor Cox). The Indians' played situational ball in the 2nd, earning 2 runs with a lead off 1B, a SAC bunt, an RBI 1B in the 5/6 crease, a well executed Hit/Run single through 1st/2nd, and an RBI SAC Bunt. With only a single base runner (Timmerman - BB) through 3 innings, the Warriors broke through in the 4th. LF Shun Tayama was awarded a leadoff hit on a difficult play at 3rd, later taking 2nd on a WP. RF Daniel Timmerman popped up to 2B. Klocek's single provided the RBI punch. The inning ended as DH Austin Watters popped up to 2B, and Klocek was caught attempting to steal 2B. The Warriors failed to capitalize with a leadoff base runner in the 5th (Neer, E5, SB), as 1B Kyle Grudnitski's bunt attempt was popped up, and PH Teddy Kerwin and C Collin Nelson struck out. A last chance in the 7th saw Klocek lead off with a single. The Warriors were once again turned back when Watters flew out to 2B, Neer grounded out to 3B, and PR Nathan Batucan was picked off 1st. Pitching/Defense was the feature down the stretch as Petersen allowed only 4 base runners the final 4 2/3 innings, getting several fine assists from Klocek at 3rd, and a 4-3 double play in the 5th (Cox/Grudnitski). Hart's 3 pitchers held West to a total of 5 base runners.

Team: 1 run, 3 H, 1 BB, 7K, 1 LOB, 1 RBI, 1 ROE.

Warriors Offense Batters Eagles

West finished their El Segundo Tournament with positive energy and a re-vamped infield, earning a win vs. Host El Segundo 9-3. P Daniel Timmerman (WP 1-0, CG, 3 RA, 8 H, 2 2B, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HBP) held a grip on the Eagles throughout, posting a complete game victory and ending a 3 game skid. Trailing 1-0 after the 1st, the Warriors attack was started with a BB to DH Teddy Kerwin. Timmerman and SS Trevor Neer singled. 1B Kyle Grudnitski singled to right, scoring Kerwin and Timmerman, sending Neer to 3B. 3B Michael Baker's F/C grounder to 3rd scored Neer. Leading 3-2, Grudnitski's 2nd hit led off the 4th, where PR Ricky Sato was inserted. Sato was advanced on Baker's SACB, and scored on Kurata's 1B. Fireworks erupted in the 5th when Neer launched a towering solo HR to left. In the 6th, PH Austin Watters led off with a line single to L/C (Baker re-inserted as runner). Kurata singled. LF Shun Tayama singled Baker home. C Luke Klocek Walked. The inning was extended on SS throwing error attempting (6-3) DP, scoring Tayama and providing safe harbor for Kerwin at 1st. Timmerman doubled and Neer walked to load the bases before the inning was ended. The reinvigorated Warriors made final tournament amends in the 7th. Baker walked, but was put out at 2B on Kurata's 3-6 FC. Tayama's bounding single over 2B sent Kurata to 3rd. Klocek singled in Kurata.

Team: 9 runs, 12 hits, 1 2B (Timmerman), 1 HR (Neer), 5 BB, 5K, 11 LOB, 1 ROE.

Warriors Fall to Pilots at Home

West (1-2) lost to Banning (2-0), 5-4, in a pivotable El Segundo Tournament game Monday. Starter Trevor Neer (0-1, 3 I, 5 RA, 4 H, 3 K, 3 BB, 2 HBP) was staked to a 2-0 lead in the 2nd. Warriors' 1B Teddy Kerwin reached safely on a grounder to 3rd, and a dropped throw to 1st. A steal of 2nd, and a SAC fly to RF delivered by DH Austin Watters brought Kerwin to 3B. A dropped fly in shallow right allowed RF Lucas Nascimento to stretch the play into a 2 base error. Both scored on C Collin Nelson's single, but Nelson's and 2 subsequent hits (CF Kurtis Kurata, LF Shun Tayama) were left on the table when the Pilot pitcher struck out Neer, and SS Daniel Timmerman flew out to Center. The Pilots rebounded in the 3rd, taking advantage of walks, HBP's, and some small ball to recapture the lead, 5-2. Andrew Hardgrove (1 1/3, 0 RA, 2 H, 1 K, 1 HBP) relieved in the 3rd, but left abruptly in the 4th after knocking down a line drive. Timmerman (2 2/3, 0 RA, 1 H, 4 K, 2 BB) took the bump, keeping the Warriors close with a scoreless appearance. Good fortunes in the 5th as 3B Luke Klocek started a 2 out rally with a single. Kerwin singled to LF, Watters' liner to Right was dropped, and reserve RF John Palmer's basehit to left closed the gap to a 5-4 deficit. Watters Led off the 7th with a hit to Right. 2B Juan Correa entered as the runner, reaching 3rd on a Sac Bunt by Palmer, and a Wild Pitch. The Warriors were unable to capitalize, as Nelson was struck out and Kurata grounded to 1B.

Team: 4 Runs, 9 Hits, 1 2B (Neer), 1 BB, 4 K, 11 LOB, 3 ROE

St. John Bosco shines as rain subsides, Warriors subdued

St. John Bosco humbled the Warriors in Bellflower, 7-1 in a rain delayed affair Saturday.

West looked poised to jump out early as LF Shun Tayama started the game with a 1B to LC, but was put out attempting to steal 2B. #2 hitter RF John Palmer's infield single to 2B started the reload. The effort was again fended off when Palmer was forced out on 3B Daniel Timmerman's grounder to the 2B. The Braves of Bellflower wasted few opportunities in the bottom 1/2 of the 1st, sending their 1st 5 batters to the plate (3 1B, 2 BB) before Pitcher Collin Nelson (0-1, 3 1/3 IP, 7 RA, 8 H, 5 K, 2 BB) could recover with a K. Trailing 4-0, Nelson settled to record the last 2 outs of the 1st. Things were tenuous in the 2nd, as the Braves led off with a 1B. Nelson smartly guided through with a 1-3-6 pick off. He continued on, retiring the next 5 batters. Sr. Kevin Petersen (3 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 1 2B, 1 HBP) inherited a 6-0 deficit with 1 out and a runner in the 4th. The Braves remained in step as Petersen was greeted with an RBI producing 2B. CF Lucas Nascimento's throw was delivered tardy to the plate, but C Austin Watter's throw to Petersen (alertly covering 3B) caught the batter/runner attempting to stretch bases. SS Trevor Neer made several athletic plays to help contain the Braves' offensive. The Warriors were throttled for most of the day by P Koby Gauna (CG, 1 RA, 7 H, 5 K, 1 BB). West's lone run was generated in the 2nd, when Neer led off by reaching 1st with a hard single knocked down by the backhanding 3B. He moved to 2B on a similar ball struck by DH Teddy Kerwin. Gauna's failed pickoff attempt allowed Neer to take 3B. He was scored on C Austin Watters groundout to 2B. The Warriors threatened again in the 4th when Timmerman led off with a 1B, but was cut down at the plate when next hitter Klocek's 2B to R/C was relayed home. Again in the 7th, with Neer (BB) and Kerwin (1B) aboard and no outs, Gauna turned back the Warriors, retiring Watters (F9), Nascimento (KS), and PH Danny Machado (3U).

Team: 1 run, 7 hits, 1 2B (Klocek) 1 BB, 6 K, 5 LOB, 1 ROE, 0-2 SB/A.

Nothing Cavalier about Warriors 1st game win

West showed depth as they defeated Serra, 13-2 in their 1st game of the El Segundo Tournament. Winning Pitcher Danny Machado (1-0) allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits in 4 innings (1R, 4H, 2BB, 2K, 5LOB). Andrew Hardgrove pitched the final 3 (1R. 0H, 3BB, 4K). Serra struck 1st in the 2nd with a run on 2 hits, and a run scoring groundout to 2B Juan Correa. The Warriors' offense erupted for 9 runs in the bottom 1/2 of the 2nd, sending 12 to the plate. 1B Luke Klocek led off with a single. SS Trevor Neer smashed a 2B over the LF. CF Lucas Naciemento was HBP. DH Austin Watters' well placed 2B in front of a diving RF scored the 1st 2 runs. Correa was HBP, and Catcher Collin Nelson hit a run producing 1B. Serra miscues helped continue the barrage, as LF Shun Tayama's comebacker to the pitcher was dropped by the catcher as the play was made to home. RF John Palmer slapped a run scoring 1B to LF. 3B Daniel Timmerman was HBP, forcing another run home. Klocek added his 2nd 1B of the inning, scoring 2. Naciemento's grounder through the SS scored Timmerman. In the 3rd, Nelson (BB) scored on Timmerman's grounder (E-6). Nelson again started things off in the 5th with a 1B to CF. PR Nathan Batucan took 3rd on a WP. Both Batucan and Neer scored when reserve CF Kurtis Kurata's grounder to SS was misplayed. Reserve 1B Teddy Kerwin debuted with an RBI 2B to Left/Center. Serra added a run in the 7th as Hardgrove struggled with control (3BB, WP). He struck out 2 of the last 3 batters to right the ship. All reserves found their way to the field, providing a complete team effort.

Team: 13 runs, 11 hits, 3 2B (Neer, Watters, Kerwin) 3 BB, 0K, 3 HBP, 7 LOB, 4 ROE.

CIF-SS Appearances

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Brown = CIF Appearance

Brown/Bold = League Champions

Gold = CIF-SS Semi Finalist

Gold/Bold = League Champions, CIF-SS Semi Finalist

Red = CIF Finalist

Red/Bold = League Champions, CIF Finalist

League Champs

News

5/15/2010 - The Season end banquet will be held June 1st, at the DoubleTree in Torrance. Details to follow.

5/11/2010 - CalPro Sports in Lomita is hosting "Bat Demo Days" for selected bat vendors (Easton, Rawlings, Louisville Slugger, DeMarini, and MetalStorm). Demos will be weekly (Saturdays) starting May 22-June 26. Click here to see a vendor's lineup, and link to the CalPro Website.

2010 Team Pictures for all levels have been rescheduled. They will be taken on Thursday, April 22 at 2:00PM. Home Uniforms will be worn. Contact Pat Timmerman for additional forms.

2010 Righetti Facility directions & Parking policy. Please read both and comply. More..

2010 Righetti Spring break Tournament Hotel Info

WHS' 1st Righetti Tournament game is Wed, 4/7 @ 10AM. The schedulers are coordinating a double-header for Wednesday (TBD), with single games on Thursday & Friday. The Santa Maria Inn has sold out the blocks of tournament rooms, but express that the "hold" ends 3/7.

SCHEDULE CHANGE/ADD/REMOVE:

3/6/2010 CHANGE: Frosh Game to be moved to the West High Baseball Field. New Game Time 2PM

3/31/2010 CHANGE: Frosh Game moved to South High's JV Field. Game 3:15PM

4/3/2010 JV Game Time Change to 12PM @ El Segundo Recreation Park.

4/5/2010 FROSH Torrance Challenge Game vs. South is Canceled. Re-scheduling is TBD

4/6/2010 Varsity Righetti Tournament Schedule is now available! Click here to display.

4/17/2010 ADD: JV West at Carson at 4PM.

4/22/2010 2:00PM Team Pictures - Home Uniforms to be worn.

4/24/2010 REMOVE: JV Game VS. Hawthorne (substituted with 4/17 game vs. Carson)

4/26/2010 3:15PM Varsity Vs. Westchester (from 4/24)

4/28/2010 CHANGE: Frosh Game @ Redondo will start at 3:00PM

4/28/2010 CHANGE: JV Game @ Redondo will start at 5:30PM

5/1/2010 ADD: Varsity Game vs. Westlake 3:00PM @ West

5/5/2010 CHANGE: Frosh Game vs. PV moved to George Allen Field.

5/7/2010 CHANGE: Frosh Game vs. PV moved to Entradero Park.

Coaches,

Our athletic director wanted me to pass this info on to all the participating teams in our tournament. The city has provided us a map (see parking policy) as to how they want teams to drop off players. They do not want players being dropped off right in front of the field because of traffic being held up, not only for us, but for people using the community center located near the field. They share the parking lot. The car drop off point is still located in the parking lot so it should not be an inconvenience. They have also made it clear to us that there should be no RV parking in the parking lot. Use the parking on Miller Street, see map (bus parking).

If you could pass this info on to your parents that would be great. The city is letting our school use their facility, so we need to make sure we cooperate with their guidelines that they have set. Thank you in advance for your help with this matter.

Righetti Spring Classic Hotel Information

Rooms are blocked at the Santa Maria Inn and Radisson Hotel in Santa Maria for the week of our Varsity spring break tournament.

Santa Maria Inn $99 to $119 per night

(800) 462-4276

Radissson $119 per night

(805) 928-8000

If you want to stay at these hotels, call and make reservations early. When you call, make sure you tell them that you are playing in the Righetti High School Spring Classic Baseball Tournament, so that you get these rates.

Parents!

See the Spirit Pack form for 2010 Uniform requirements. The costs can be offset by various fundraiser participation.

Upcoming Events/Games

3/5/2010 3:15PM El Segundo Tournament @ WHS Final - West 13 Serra 2 PHOTOS Game Summary, BoxScore
3/5/2010 Final Orders for WHS Baseball Apparel. Orders due at tomorrow's games for Varsity and Frosh/Soph, and Saturday's game for JV.
3/6/2010 11AM El Segundo Tourn @ St. John Bosco Final - ST. John Bosco 7 West 1 PHOTOS, Game Summary, BoxScore
3/8/2010 3:15PM El Segundo Tourn. @ WHS Final - Banning 5 West 4 PHOTOS, Game Summary, BoxScore
3/11/2010 3:15PM El Segundo Tournament @ BMHS Final - Bishop Montgomery 6 West 4 PHOTOS, BoxScore
3/13/2010 8AM-2PM Garage Sale 3PM WHS Frosh NTT 3/4 place Consolation game @ St. Paul
3/13/2010 2:00PM El Segundo Tourn @ ESHS Final - West 8 El Segundo 3 Game Summary, BoxScore
3/16/2010 3:00PM G1 @ Hart Final - Hart 2 West 1 Game Summary, BoxScore
3/16/2010 7:00PM G2 Hart @ Birmingham Final - Hart 10 West 5 Game Summary, BoxScore
3/20/2010 11:00AM Redondo Tourn. @WHS Final - Ventura 5 West 4 PHOTOS, BoxScore
3/24/2010 3:00PM Varsity @ North Final - West 11 North 10 (9 Innings) PHOTOS BoxScore
3/27/2010 11:00AM Varsity @ San Pedro Final - San Pedro 14 West 5 PHOTOS, BoxScore
3/31/2010 3:15PM Varsity @ South Final - South 2 West 1 (9 Innings) BoxScore
3/31/2010 3:15PM Varsity @ Redondo Final - West 7 Redondo 5 PHOTOS, BoxScore
4/6/2010 10:00AM Righetti Tournament Vs. Beyer Final - West 15 Beyer 5 (6 Innings) PHOTOS, BoxScore
4/7/2010 4:00PM Righetti Tourn. Vs. Deer Valley Final - Deer Valley 4 West 3 (10 Innings) BoxScore
4/8/2010 1:00PM Righetti Tourn. Vs. Santa Maria Final - Santa Maria 5 West 3 PHOTOS, BoxScore
4/9/2010 1:00PM Righetti Tourn Vs. Pioneer Valley Final - West 6 Pioneer Valley 0 BoxScore
4/14/2010 League Play Begins
4/14/2010 3:15PM Varsity @ Mira Costa Final - Mira Costa 12 West 0 PHOTOS, BoxScore
4/16/2010 3:15PM Varsity Vs. Mira Costa Final - Mira Costa 8 West 3 BoxScore
4/21/2010 3:15PM Varsity Vs. Peninsula Final - West 7 Peninsula 6 BoxScore
4/23/2010 3:15PM Varsity @ Peninsula Final - Peninsula 12 West 4 BoxScore
4/26/2010 3:15PM Varsity Vs. Westchester Final - West 9 Westchester 4 PHOTOS, BoxScore
4/28/2010 3:15PM Varsity Vs. Redondo Final - West 14 Redondo 7 PHOTOS, BoxScore
4/30/2010 3:00PM Varsity @ Redondo Final - West 12 Redondo 9 PHOTOS, BoxScore
5/1/2010 3:00 PM Varsity Vs. Westlake Final - Westlake 8 West 4 PHOTOS, BoxScore
5/5/2010 3:15 PM Varsity @ Palos Verdes Final - Palos Verdes 15 West 0 BoxScore
5/7/2010 3:15 PM Varsity Vs. Palos Verdes Final - West 11 Palos Verdes 10 (10 Innings) PHOTOS, BoxScore

5/7/2010 Frosh Season Ends

5/11/2010 3:15 PM Varsity @ Leuzinger Final - West 16 Leuzinger 1 BoxScore

5/13/2010 3:15 PM Varsity Vs. Leuzinger Final - West 7 Leuzinger 4 BoxScore

Regular Season Bay League Play Ends

5/14/2010 3:15 PM Varsity @ Peninsula - Play In Final - Peninsula 9 West 2 BoxScore

5/15/2010 G1 11AM Varsity @ Torrance Final - Torrance 9 West 4 BoxScore G2 2PM @ Torrance - Canceled. Varsity Regular season Ends

5/20/2010 CIF-SS Playoffs Begin
6/5/2010 CIF-SS Championship Game

Support Warriors Fundraisers

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Panda Express All Day - April 28 (10AM-10:30PM) The Warriors' program receives 20% of your purchase (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner). Must present this flyer at the time of purchase. 3825 Torrance Location.

Frosh Field Help Needed! MLB and sponsors (Chevy & Scotts) have launched a "Building Diamonds" sweepstakes for youth baseball! Try to win an MLB "facelift" for the WHS Frosh field (Entradero). Enter daily, to improve chances! Click for entry details.

Participate in our Web Sponsorship - Click for details on how you can help sponsor the program and advertise for an entire year! Personal and Business ads are welcomed.

2010 Field Banners - Bang the Warriors Drums and shout out to all the neighboring businesses and families! 3x3 and 4x8 Banners are on sale now. They will be seen along the field's perimeters the entire season. Advertise for a great cause.

Car Wash Fundraiser - Miami's Auto Spa Executive Car Wash vouchers ($14) are on sale now (for use starting March 8th, with NO expiration date!). 50% of each voucher goes to the program.

Annual Garage Sale - Get into spring cleaning early! Drop off your unwanted treasures to the Nelson home now, for sale March 13th.

Warriors Baseball Cookbook - A great collection of Warrior family favorites - ONLY $10